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Sunday, December 10, 2017

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

Twin Falls, Idaho
128th operating temple
Dedicated: 24 Aug 2008
By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ Atonement through

Romans 3:25

Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

Book of Mormon

Ether 2:13-25

The Lord wants us to grow and learn as we make our own decisions. He also wants us to take our conclusions to Him frequently for His confirmation. When the brother of Jared asked the Lord about the matter of light for the vessels, the Lord answered with a question of His own: "What will ye that I should do that ye may have light in your vessels?" According to President Harold B.Lee, the Lord's question was similar to saying the following: 'Well, have you any good ideas? What would you suggest that we should do in order to have light?' Then the Lord went away and left him alone. It was as though the Lord were saying to him, 'Look, I gave you a mind to think with, and I gave you agency to use it. Now you do all you can to help yourself with this problem; and then, after you've done all you can, I'll step in to help you.' After considering the possibilities, the brother of Jared demonstrated his great faith by asking the Lord to touch 16 stones and supply lights. The Lord answered this plea and not only provided light for the vessels but gave this faithful man a vision unlike any other. President Harold B. Lee concluded: "This is the principle in action. If you want the blessing, don't just kneel down and pray about it. Prepare yourselves in every conceivable way you can in order to make yourselves worthy to receive the blessing you seek" (Stand Ye in Holy Places, 1974, 243-44).

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 18:44

And by your hands I will work a marvelous work among the children of men, unto the convincing of many of their sins, that they may come unto repentance, and that they may come unto the kingdom of my Father.

General Conference

Value Beyond Measure

Joy D. Jones

" Let me point out the need to differentiate between two critical words - worth and worthiness. They are not the same. Spiritual worth means to value ourselves the way Heavenly Father values us, not as the world values us. Our worth was determined before we ever came to this earth. God's love is infinite and it will endure forever. On the other hand, worthiness is achieved through obedience. If we sin we are less worthy, but we are never worth less!"

This was not your typical Sabbath day for me. I did not study my Primary lesson and I did not attend my meetings. Sister Kuffer taught my class and used my handouts that I sent with James.

Today was our fast and testimony meeting and I was not able to fast. James didn't fast either because he forgot.

I stayed home and slept and watched Christmas movies. The right side of my throat is really sore and it is hard to swallow. Drinking hot liquids and carbonated liquids feels good.

James went to tithing settlement by himself. This evening we forgot about the 1st Presidency Christmas Devotional, which was pretty sad.

I really do not like missing my Sunday meetings. Being sick on the Sabbath day is the worst!